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A train 200 m long running at 72 km/h crosses a platform 250 m long. How many seconds does it take?

Competition practiceSpeed, Time & Distance
  • A25
  • B20
  • C18
  • D22.5

Step-by-Step Solution

72 km/h = 20 m/s; total distance = 200+250 = 450 m; time = 450/20 = 22.5 seconds.
Answer: D) 22.5

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